Different worlds of the last heaven and knights of the fist.

The second day of the month of Pure Ginger, which becomes the second month after the start of a new year.

The weather clouds early in the morning.

Iwago and Bergrette were coming to the market from the Gottfried Clinic.

Wow. Even though it's cold, it's crowded.... "

Despite normal days, the snow-excluded trail is quite crowded.

"It's not raining today, so maybe a lot of people are thinking about buying it into the gap...."

Bergrette, wearing a warm earmuff, stood up with white breath from her cherry-colored lips.

"I see. Let's just buy it and go home."

Yeah, yeah.

I'm not going to make a solemn statement, but it's on the target.You'll never get back before you've done your errands quickly.

"Hmm...."

While gazing at the shop location, Yufu murmured quietly.

"... that's why I thought I'd buy Edwin some apples... something expensive?

"Winter Badal Nois is going to be hard to secure food, so it must be expensive...."

"That's right...Well, it's not like I don't have any money. "

Looking at it, the quality seemed to be the same as it is now, but I still buy a good substitute from it.

…………

"Belko? What's the matter with you?

When she realized that the girl knight was watching the surrounding people rather than the merchandise from time to time, she asked in a small voice.

"You think someone's watching you again...?

"Oh, no, it's not."

Following her gaze, she saw a young man and woman and a girl walking between them with their hands pulled.It was a friendly family of three and a smiling sight.

I'm just a little concerned about their outfit.All three are wearing faded and loose clothes, and the coat is thin and I don't think it is a substitute for this measure.In fact, the girls are dyeing their cheeks and earlobes brightly red, as they look cold.

"Ton-chan, I'm hungry!That's it! I want to eat!

"Ah... I'm sorry.Hang in there. "

"Er...."

"Hey, don't bother your father too much.It's because we're hippocampal..... "

... it seemed like the cold wasn't the only reason the line of people passing by with such a conversation didn't look good.

(... no, look at this...)

I looked around again and noticed.

A skinny woman, shrinking in cold weather, repeatedly pulls in to reach out to a small vegetable arranged at the front of her house.

Meanwhile, a well-dressed woman in an expensive coat is buying a lot of groceries one after the other.

The difference between rich and poor is huge.

And the ratio of the former is overwhelmingly high.

Only a handful of people buy expensive items.

"... you haven't healed yet.The scars of the former "Trial". "

The moaning voice of Bergrette was filled with sorrow.

Starting with the catastrophe "The Embrace of Death (Gursumbles)," which claimed 30% of the total population, "Ice Spirit Hunting," and the Civil War.

People, work, property, life.Everything is trampled and broken.

The fingernail marks they left are still not gone, and this is how many people are being tormented.

Immigrant women were blurred in the back alley they had visited the other day, but many of the pureblooded Badarnois are also forced to live a bitter life.

"I heard a little from Dr. Rock beforehand, but I don't really feel it when I see it..."

I was chosen as the leader to overcome this predicament with the "Virgin of Truth" Omzolf.

"Oh? No way. In a place like this.Good morning, both of you. "

Suddenly, to the voice of a cool woman lying on her side, Izushi and Bergrette turned at the same time.

There was a man with a white hood in his eyes.It wears a large grey jacket so you don't know its original shape.

I can only describe it as something white and gray.

――

Reflectively protecting Bergrette - faster than the stream guards going forward,

"Oh, excuse me.It's me. "

'She' slightly rolled up the hood and exposed her face.

Waking blue and silver beautiful eyes and long hair of the same color.An elegant and intellectually constructed face.

"Oops!?... oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!

Suddenly shouting loudly, Izushi hurried down the tone.

I can't wait to see what you look like.If we knew that the queen was here, we would attract the attention of our surroundings.

Bergrette also seemed to have been surprised by this encounter and kept her eyes incredibly open for a while.

"After all, you two are walking away as a matter of course..."

Ohmzolf, who raised his eyebrows slightly, spoke unusual and dissatisfied.

"Eh? Yes, no...."

I don't think I want to stand back, but I feel like the teacher found me walking away from school.

"No, we're just here to buy something.I mean, if you say so...!

Why are you in such a place with Omzolf, who almost never leaves the palace?

Mindful of her eyes, the Virgin who once again lowered her hood nodded to the edge of the road.The gods migrated along the same lines.

"... since last night, we have officially released a revised version of Lenore's announcement."

According to the muffled word of Omzolf, the godfather and Bergrette watched.

It means paying 10% of the sweepstakes to the person who provided the leading information.

"At dawn of the night, we have over a hundred sources at the moment."

"Hundreds...!?Not that much anymore. "

"Yes. We are beginning to gather testimony quickly, with the help of all civilians and soldiers.I wonder how credible the results of my scrutiny will be... "

"Uhhhh...."

A bitter moan jumped out of the mouth of the goddess.

Measures to narrow down where Lenore and Mertina are.Although it is nails that impose penalties on those who disseminate malicious information in advance, it does not promise certainty in good faith testimony.

It's like looking for gold grains in a lot of sand.

"At the moment, there are still some places in this imperial capital where their eyewitness testimony is concentrated.No matter how many people there are, there will be more search points from now on...So I thought I'd join the confirmation work to narrow it down a little faster.I was on my way to the candidate site. "

"Ohmzolf worshipped the priest himself....Are you sure you're okay with that?Alone in this city..... "

"Fufu. No worries.I have an escort with me. "

I see, indeed, when asked to check, there were big men dressed in white and gray coats on the side of the road a little further away.

"Besides... I'm from a middle-class family.When I was a child and a student, I lived in the city as a citizen of Ichii.I have used this market several times. "

Omzolf's blue-silver eyes peeking from the middle of the hood gently narrow.

Does it remind me of that time?Nostalgic, yet somewhere lonely.

"How did it look?

Huh?

"In the eyes of both of you, how is this market?"

instead of waiting for an answer,

"The other day... I wanted to show you the wonderful side of Badalnois, and I wanted you to enjoy the long-established restaurants and museums.... that's what happened, as far as I'm concerned. "

"No...."

"Frankly, I tried to fix it.It is this market that... represents Badalnois as it is.You could call it a thumbnail.Soaring prices, unfilled disparities, unresolved poverty... the wounds of the "Trial" that are still healing are exhausting us all. "

With her eyes slightly down, the Virgin immediately turned to the front again.

"Breaking this dilemma is my mission.This is what it means for me to be here... to rebuild Badalnois, where people can live in peace. "

The 'Virgin of the Truth' strongly declared so.

"... Mr. Omzolf..."

The name of Bergrette's voice is painted on a strong wind.Too cold the air felt as malicious as laughing at the Virgin's determination.

"... I wonder.Shouldn't we help?Summarize the information. "

It came to my mind, but I want to do something about Lenore as soon as possible.

That's not a bad suggestion...

"No. If we wanted to keep you both safe, we should avoid the soldiers going to the scene...."

Omzolf's face, staring at the trail, stared at me.

"... it's related to that topic, but how about that?We still haven't identified anyone with suspicious activity.Do you... know anything about informants...?

Such a Virgin Question that can be raised here.

…… This... you should tell me about Migas Sintia...)

That's what I thought.

"No, I still don't have the tail."

Without hesitation, Bergrette replied that way.

"... is that so?"

Because I thought there was no progress in the same case of Lenore.Bergrette continued on the face of the lying omezolf.

"By the way... if you were Omzolf, you might have already noticed.It's about Lenore's motives. "

"Yes. I didn't mean to heal Lenin...?

What surprises me there is Shifu.

"Eh!? Do you know!?

"No. Since the informant's concerns arose, we have been strengthening Lenin's protection, but I realized that if the informant had been lurking since before...If so, before Lord Lenin is taken away..... "

That's exactly what Bergrette said the other day.

Omzolf thought of it.

"But perhaps there is something behind it... and even if the assumption was shooting at us, we wonder if it would lead to progress.If Lenore is lurking in the vicinity, it's faster to hold him there - "

(That's why I was just about to go to the scene....)

Indeed, Lenore's motives, as originally conceived, may have been overshadowed.

However, when asked whether the investigation proceeded, it could be said that in another story, it hit a larger mystery from the root.

If we can't find the thread of clarification, we can't help it even if we're trapped there.

(Belle said she didn't know anything about it for a while, but...)

The details are still inconclusive, and I haven't even been taught to protect you.

"... just suppose Lenore and Mertina are lurking somewhere in this imperial capital... by what means are they sneaking through the checkpoints and entering and leaving the city?If you don't understand this, there is a concern that even if you hunt it down, you will escape again..... "

This is something that Omzolf has always regarded as a problem.

At least Mertina had entered the imperial capital after a battle with the goblins in the industrial city of Eubasullah.

"... ohmzolf-sama.It's about that. "

And here Bergrette opened her mouth.

"I have an idea of the technique."

"Oh! Is that true?

"Oh, really?

It was my first time hearing of drift protection.

"Yes, perhaps, but they use it as a gateway to the city--"

You start selling cheap nearby, or you hear the loud voice of the shopkeeper attracting customers.

Hearing the mysterious Girl Knight's guess, Omzolf unexpectedly pointed his palm at his mouth.

"... that's what happened...But no way..... "

"There is no doubt that this is almost certain.If they are lurking in the emperor's capital... if we block 'here', we can definitely block the escape route. "

(... is that so?So, Belleko, the other day....)

That was when I first met Greenfoot.

The discomfort that Taoist guardians felt during the conversation that took place there was' this'.

"... and then, if only we could definitely chase down the Lenore..."

"Yes, of course, if there is an informant in the process of consolidating and scrutinizing this information, it is also possible to interfere with it.With that in mind, I intend to deal with it.... "

"... ah!

And in that remark of Omzolf, I also remembered Yufu.

This time, a new announcement on Lenore.In the light of this, how did the suspicious Migas Sintier react at this point in time?

"Ohmzolf worships the priest. Um, Migashintea... I'm talking about you."

Opportunities. There shouldn't be as much problem as asking this.

That's what I thought. I opened my mouth.

Behind it,

"Kuku, is something wrong with me?

He grabbed his mouth reflectively and looked back.

"Hi, both of you.Would you like to buy it early in the morning?Fufufufufufufu "

The man wrapped his whole body in a long white jacket.It is definitely a 'unlikely' costume with a large cold shield similar to a Russian hat.

(Here, when did you come...?!

Snowstorm White Knights Gracela Duela, Migasinthia Elt Martiborg.

As the godfather glanced at the next Bergrette with only a few eyes, she nodded small and turned to the White Knight.

"Good morning, Migasinthia.You've been buying from me for a while now. "

(That's why....)

"No, I still don't know who it is."

Earlier, the knight of the folding girl who was asked about the informant answered immediately.

I knew it.What this man is doing.

"Yeah, huh, Kuku.I don't dislike the messy atmosphere of the market.Sometimes we crawl around unexpected excavations.Fufufu "

A tall man with a smile is holding a fluffy potato in his hand.

Even though Omzolf, who had seen him, was unusual, he sighed slightly.

"... I don't know what kind of wind is blowing around... I received this announcement and offered my cooperation first.Of course, we don't have a lot of people to deal with, so I welcome you..., are you sure you want to do this?Migasinthia. If Svoorn knew, he wouldn't look good. "

"Kuku, let's return that word.What, this bold plan... I thought it was really interesting.Then I thought it would be a pleasure to ride.Kukukukukuku "

(You cooperated first, huh...?

Instead of disagreeing, take the initiative.

What are you going to do?

(... nooooooooo, if this guy comes...!

With this man close to black for the time being, I can't talk any more about informants.

Sabel and Edwin didn't want to talk about their awakening.

"By the way, Lugo. Earlier, you said... what about me?Kukuku "

"... no. I was just about to tell you the story.If Migashintier could help me with this new announcement... "

"Oh, was it the left?Kukukuku "

(I can't afford it...Damn it, please. Hefnel-san....)

I asked him the other day about restaurants and so on.

If we can confirm that Migasinthitia was accompanied by the Opinion Board here, we may be able to obtain unspeakable evidence.

With that in mind, the accompanying person is not definitive of Migas Sintia.

Still, I couldn't help but hope.

Located in the heart of the Imperial Capital, this is an example of a luxury restaurant.

Hefner, sitting in a high chair, was stiff with his gaze on the menu.

(Yo... there's a lot more zeroes than I expected...)

Even though the room temperature is kept comfortable, the cold sweat is likely to spread.

Incidentally, the store's reputation can be inferred from the warmth it provides during this extreme cold season.

(Bo, if I go to this place on my salary, it'll be bankruptcy in no time....)

To put it another way, inequality is ruthless.

Fortunately, however, there was some storage and possession.

There is no hobby of pouring money into alcohol or women, and it can be said that the character of steadily accumulating money saved himself here.Just think of it as occasional luxury.

(Ke, but let's make it the cheapest one... it's still expensive...)

I asked Bergrette to replace me, but I dared to choose my stomach.

I am determined to reveal the evil that nests in Badalnois, in concert with myself.I want to cooperate in the investigation on an equal footing with Bergrette and everyone else.I don't think it's right for you to pay for it here.

"Hmm, well, uh... now... please..."

The name of the dish is basically too long for me to understand.When you point and convey the inscribed letter,

"Yes, sir."

A middle-aged male clerk who created a perfect business smile accepted the order with sample politeness.Soon, without a sound, it disappeared into the back kitchen.

…………

I looked at the store again.

The time of the day.No matter how routine it is, there are no customers except Hefner.Of course, it's not a shop that the masses are pushing to boost.

(... in this situation, it is difficult to maintain management...?

It is expensive just to keep the store open.Given the price, it is difficult for ordinary people to make good use of it.

I heard it was a long-established shop for nobles and rich people, but the number of nobles has been drastically reduced by repeated trials in the first place.If we compare it to what it was twelve years ago before the civil unrest, is there a difference in sales?

And then...

(... it's possible.Like Elsa, I had a problem with the money... so I invited her...)

Thank you for waiting.

It's brought in, and it's put quietly on the table.

"It will be our homemade white snow cold tea" Nazer ".We ask that you have a drink before meals.It purifies the residue accumulated in the body and makes the dish even more delicious. "

An aperitif tea with a beautiful milky white color.Whatever the degree of difference, there are not many restaurants offering this.A beverage that is familiar to many in Badalnois.Of course, the store's products are made of the highest quality materials.

By the way, I didn't bother ordering.It's only natural that it comes out.

"... I'll take it."

Hefner has been drinking since childhood as one of Badalnois's citizens.

A very cold throat.Refreshing and refreshing, purifying the inside of your body.

(... good.... but maybe that day was filled with the gut agent "Retreat")

Bergrette's guess.

Incidentally, even if it was served this time, it would end up getting a little closer to urinating.In the first place, there's no way you're going to set a stranger up.I didn't resist drinking it.

And Hefner didn't just come to enjoy his meal.

Ask questions you've thought about beforehand to fulfill your role.

"Hey, I've heard rumors... this store's snow-cooled white tea" Nazer "is exceptional.Uh, who's making it?

Asked the clerk standing beside him, he hung his head in polite manner.

"I am arrogant.Thank you for your compliments. "

"Oh, is that so?So, who's cooking...?

"Yes, you too."

"Eh, that's right.Wouldn't it be hard for you to be in charge all by yourself?

"No... it's my own shop."

"Eh? Well, then you were the store manager...!

"Yeah, well. I'm sorry."

I thought you were one of my employees.

Surprisingly, it's convenient to ask.

"Are there any other clerks...?

"There are a few others besides me.It is a shift system, basically one to two people are in charge.I am the only one working today, but please rest assured that we will deal with the shortage..... "

"Haha, you're a few of the best."

"No... I can't afford to hire that many employees.However, we strive every day to satisfy our customers a little. "

(... can't afford to hire people?)

Is it humility or authenticity?

Hefner can't make a decision.

"... speaking of which, the manager.That's what happened to the museum the other day.You were surprised. "

"Ah... I'm surprised.It was the original Royal Museum of Art.Many people went to the museum after eating at our restaurant.I hope it can be restored somehow.... "

I can't feel the whiteness of the store owner's reaction.

Is it unrelated to the case?

Or is Elsa only given the minimum necessary information, as Elsa did?If so, it is possible that the purpose of the retea is not known even though it is filled with the gut agent.

Regardless, I will continue the conversation as planned.

"Yes, yes. It seems that many people enjoy it on such dates.Speaking of which... recently, there was a guest who was invited by the priest of Omzolf, but I managed to spend those days... "

"... yes... if those people... there they are.And... exactly on the day of the museum fire. "

Hefner is a soldier after turning.

I didn't miss the wolf.

"Did the manager... deal with it?

"... yeah, well..."

Obvious dental discomfort, different from what you've been saying.

"... excuse me.It's time to finish simmering..... "

Distract your eyes from the openness.To close the conversation, the shopkeeper goes back to the kitchen.

Even if I didn't know anything, I was upset enough to feel uncomfortable with what happened.

(This... is for sure.I knew it was full... and this store manager...!

I didn't get the quality clearly, but I can consider it definitive anymore.

And from the conversation so far, I get an approximate hit.

The shopkeeper was still held to the example of "secret destiny" and took the invitation.Although the Bergrette line was filled with the branching agent "Retreat", I don't think I understand the reason.Because your upset was flat on the back of the museum.By the way, I don't think I know that one of the opponents who put the gut agent "Retreat" was involved in the museum fire.

Even Hefner can tell this much.

(Alright, that's enough for this matter....)

It is unnatural for this topic to continue to be brought to the attention of returning shopkeepers after the time has elapsed.Hefner doesn't have a way to talk about it without feeling uncomfortable.

Rather, I admire the fact that I've already heard it quite well for myself.

"... thank you for waiting"

"Oh, wow!

In front of the transported food, your heart's voice leaks, not your flattery.

I ordered the cheapest item for the budget, but still, something unusual appeared.By the way, I didn't even know what I asked for from the long menu name, but it was a set of egg risotto, salad, and small bowls.The luxury of the serving is not half as good.

"Now, take your time....."

Do you still have awkward feelings? To the store manager who does not want to stay here after striking earlier,

"Ah, wait a minute!

"... something?

"Er... ah, can you give me a fork?!

"... if it's a fork, it's in that tray."

"Ah, ahh! Ugh, I was surprised!

It was a way to stop him from leaving, but Hefner once again realized that he was an ordinary person.

"Well, that's it!I'm gonna change my mind!

"... what is it?I'm sorry, but I have work to do.... "

"No! Just a little!I've been asking a lot of people, for reference!Hey, I want to hear your opinion!I won't take any time!

"... what is it..."

I am relieved by the owner's perception, but I don't know when I will change my mind.Continue to hold back your feelings of deviation.

"No, I'm sorry. As a matter of fact, this is the first time my friend has participated in the Opinion Petition of the Omzolf priest... I don't have one yet, do I?Has the manager ever participated?

Another question.

Was the store manager participating in this event?If so, who was there?

Belgrette's guess. I suspect that the enemy was aware of Elsa's and the employees' personal circumstances through the grievance meeting.

"... Opinions, petitions?Yes... I've participated... "

"Oh, that's right!

Yes, I knew you were in.I was definitely stepping on it.

This is a combination of answers.To make sure your expectations are correct.

Hefner hasn't gotten the details from Bergrette yet, but he may finally be able to determine who the informant was.

"Look, I wonder who will accompany the priest of Omzolf, and... there are so many things going on.Well, there is that kind of thing, and I would like to ask you about it beforehand for reference.Who were you when you were the store manager...?

Ask carefully and accidentally swallow saliva.

Who accompanied the Virgin at that time?What kind of name pops out?

That's why I was looking forward to it.

"No, that's... actually, something unexpected happened to me."

"Eh? unexpected...?

Hefner became Pocahontas.The manager also raised his eyebrows as if he was confused to remember the time.

"Yeah, I heard about it later, but you never said anything like that except for me.Actually... "

The content that was said from the manager's mouth was "unexpected" to Hefner.

"... that kind of thing...?

"Yes, that was the situation, but I think you took care of it as best you could."

(... if so...?What happens? This... this is crazy.Doesn't the grievance have anything to do with it...?

Probably not assumed to be Bergrette.This kind of development is not possible. After all, this is definitely 'just a coincidence'.

"So I don't think you need to worry about it."

"Worried?" What are you talking about...?

"No... is your friend going to join us?I was wondering if you could deal with it properly, no matter what form it takes, because it was based on opinions. "

"Ah, ahh... that's right.Ah, thank you.... "

The reason for such a pre-construction shock was also very clear.

After that, I plan to investigate the same with Niklas, a staff member of the deceased museum.

But...

(... what's going on... I don't understand... anymore)

At the moment, it seems that important assumptions have been broken.

However, such a sense of anxiety was disturbing the young soldiers.